{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-tropica-in-vitro-aquarium-plant-small","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii ‘Tropica’ In Vitro Aquarium Plant – Small","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii ‘Tropica’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and attractive aquarium plant with dark bronze-brown leaves and a distinctive rippled or hammered texture. Its low, spreading rosette growth makes it ideal for the foreground or lower midground of planted aquariums, including smaller tanks and nano aquascapes.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planted in an open area, the leaves often spread horizontally across the substrate rather than growing directly upwards. A mature plant generally reaches approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–20 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and can form a rosette around \u003cstrong\u003e10–20 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hardy and adaptable Cryptocoryne suitable for beginners. It grows under low to medium aquarium lighting and tolerates shaded positions beneath taller plants. Additional CO₂ is not essential, although regular fertilisation and a nutrient-rich substrate can encourage stronger growth. It is also suitable for harder freshwater. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the plant produces underground runners and daughter plants, gradually developing into a natural-looking group of compact rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn vitro small portion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains the \u003cstrong\u003efull plant contents of one small in vitro tub\u003c\/strong\u003e. In vitro plants are cultivated under controlled laboratory conditions and are free from snails, algae and pesticides, making them suitable for planted shrimp and fish aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the plant will be removed from its original tub and carefully repacked for transportation.\u003c\/strong\u003e This reduces the parcel size and helps protect the plant during delivery. You will still receive the full plant contents of one small in vitro tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCare requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii ‘Tropica’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground or midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot essential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners and daughter plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size, growth rate, rosette habit and tolerance of harder water are based on Tropica’s published profile for this variety. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully remove the plant from its transport packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse away all remaining clear growing gel using clean water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant each portion into a suitable aquarium substrate using tweezers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the roots while keeping the crown, where the leaves meet the roots, just above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave a small space between the portions to allow the rosettes to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne plants can occasionally lose some older leaves after being introduced into a new aquarium. This is commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eCrypt melt\u003c\/strong\u003e and may occur while the plant adapts to different water and lighting conditions. Leave healthy roots in the substrate and maintain stable conditions, as new submerged leaves can develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photograph shows an example of the product. The exact number, size, shape and colour of the plants may vary naturally. 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